Keith G. Calkins -- EDAL520

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Students
1. Grades 9 (freshmen)-12(seniors) and 20-30 per grade level.
2. Still few alumni, first "graduates" in 1995.
3. "Rising freshmen" recruitment (current eighth graders).
4. Typical student in 90^th to 99^th percentile
Faculty
1. College Faculty: not certified to teach (high school).
2. Have research and other college responsibilities.
3. Report to departmental chair.
4. Center work is ancillary to gaining tenure and promotion.
Parents
1. Some hostile regarding no scholarships.
2. Parents of A students somewhat involved.
3. Parents of C and D students often difficult to contact.
4. Several are local school board members.
Center Staff
1. Three secretaries: Center, Math, Science.
2. Math Consultant.
3. Science Consultant.
4. Health Consultant.
Budget
1. Total budget is about $1,300,000.
2. Income: 1/3 student state foundation; 2/3 state, federal, local.
3. Expenses: 1/3 college contract; 2/5 other salaries; 4/15 misc.